Crime Rate in Orchard: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Orchard

The total recorded crimes in Orchard, Arun, UK in March 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Orchard crime rate of 3.20 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Orchard, encompassing approximately 19,969 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Orchard Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Collyer Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Orchard?

To understand the safety of Orchard, we need to analyze Orchard crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, Orchard demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Arun average, with 662 crimes compared to 675.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Orchard witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Orchard experienced a greater number of crimes than the Arun average, with 618 crimes compared to 514. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Orchard witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Arun, Orchard has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Orchard Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Orchard has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 3.20 ranking 8th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

In 2024, the total Orchard crimes were 662. The crime rate of Orchard in 2024 was 33.15 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in Orchard were around 618 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.95 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arun)CrimesRank (Arun)CrimesRank (Arun)
River152 12,183 11,713 1
Hotham110 31,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington101 41,416 2919 5
Marine115 21,274 3999 3
Barnham88 61,099 5952 4
Bersted99 5986 6774 6
Arundel & Walberton87 7876 7593 8
Yapton61 9839 8452 10
Angmering & Findon56 10716 9488 9
Rustington East30 16509 12359 11
Felpham West39 14589 11356 12
Pevensey48 11499 13332 13
Aldwick West42 12209 20217 18
Brookfield41 13369 14291 15
Rustington West20 21363 15301 14
Pagham30 15335 16237 17
East Preston21 19255 18242 16
Beach22 18318 17187 19
Middleton-on-Sea24 17193 22170 22
Felpham East18 22210 19144 23
Aldwick East20 20183 23186 20
Ferring18 23202 21179 21

Orchard Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 202411
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
December 20244
November 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20243
May 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20245
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202416
April 20245

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202516
December 202416
November 202423
October 202417
September 202420
August 202436
July 202419
June 202452
May 202419
April 202412

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Orchard in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Orchard postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Collyer Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sandymount Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lancaster Place (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Orchard Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
7. Murina Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Linden Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hatherleigh Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Fletcher Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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